The Brain Tumour Charity is leading the way in research, support, and advocacy for everyone affect by brain tumours. Our mission is simple but urgent: to accelerate a cure for brain tumours and improve life for everyone affected by this devastating disease. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait.

In the research team, we ensure that the money we raise is invested in high-quality research with the best potential for delivering benefit to those who are personally affected by brain tumours. We also work to optimise the environment in which research is conducted, thereby facilitating the rapid translation of fundamental research discoveries to benefit patients.  The role of the intern would be to support the Research team to ensure that The Charity effectively delivers our Research Strategy and grant programme.

Our team are currently responsible for £8 million of research funding per year, with ambitions to grow this further. As the intern you will; be trained in all pre- and post-award grant processes; gain an understanding of research finance; be trained on the use of grant management software; attend board meetings with international academics and researchers and will have the opportunity to spend time with our key stakeholders.

This internship is for a one year fixed contract.

 📍Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2-3 days in the office each week. 

⏰Working hours: This role is 37.5 hours per week, with some out of hours working. 

💰Benchmarked salary: c.£24,570 (dependent on level) 

A bioscience placement student to join our team of research grant officers. You do not need to have studied neuroscience or cancer biology before but an enquiring mind, an interest in research and a willingness to learn are a must!

These will include:

•    Support the administration of The Charity’s grant application system, monitoring, and review processes, including liaising with researchers.

•        Support the peer reviewing of submitted proposals by identifying keywords in applications and expert reviewers for those areas. Ensure reviews and scores are completed within strict deadlines.

•        Support with the financial monitoring of awarded grants and maintain accurate records of expenditure.

•        Review scientific progress reports recorded within our grant management system. 

•        Respond to enquiries from the public and colleagues within The Charity about our funded research, research strategy or general research-related queries.

There would also be opportunities, if desired, to be involved in supporting our research communication activities, such as writing blogs, opinion pieces and social media/ web content.

We encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all of the criteria.

Experience:

• Undergraduate student in bioscience subject (for example life sciences, biochemistry, biomedical science)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

•        Highly organised

•        Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)

•        Keen eye for detail

•        Ability to effectively manage your own time and prioritise tasks.

•        Keen to work as part of a highly motivated small team of grant officers.

•        Familiar with research literature search tools, such as PubMed and Google Scholar

*Please note that the responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and this job description may be subject to change as the role evolves over time.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, bold and innovative team of individuals who put our community first and are connected by a passion to make a real difference. 

🏆Our amazing benefits: 

The Brain Tumour Charity is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities. 

We strive to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all candidates and we encourage all individuals to apply even if they don’t meet all the criteria.

Whilst we'd love to have you on board, we want to be upfront as we’d hate to waste your time applying for a role where we can’t take you on. At the moment, we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for any of our positions. We're currently seeking candidates who are already authorised to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship, who can remain on a permanent basis.

Please apply by clicking the red ‘join our team’ button, attaching your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours. We'd like to encourage you not to use AI to write your cover letter as we want to get to know you, the real you!

We are keen to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive so if you’d find it beneficial to submit your application in a different format, please drop us a line at careers@thebraintumourcharity.org.

Advert close date: 22nd February 2026

First interview date and location: 3rd March 2026 over Teams

Second interview date and location: 9th March 2026 at our office in Fleet

The post holder will also; 

• Contribute to achieving the objectives of The Brain Tumour Charity

• Live and breathe our values by being bold, collaborative and innovative, with a community-first approach to everything you do

• Undertake any additional and ad hoc tasks as required 

• Participate in team meetings and other meetings as required 

• Monitor and evaluate activities and provide written reports 

• Represent The Charity at external events in a professional manner 

• Work within an equal opportunities framework 

• Adhere to all The Charity’s policies, procedures and working 

• Ensure all records are held in compliance with GDPR, The Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice and The Brain Tumour Charity policies.

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